Sermons on Encouragement From God:

From Morticians To Missionaries

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 5, 2015

When the women went to Jesus’s tomb, they went out to perform the duties of UNDERtakers, only to find that God had OVERtaken events. This sermon has both a salvation and a rededication application as well as application for believers going through trials.

From Morticians to Missionaries Chuck Sligh April 5, 2015 (A PowerPoint presentation for this sermon is available by emailing me at chuchsligh@hotmail.com.) Adapted from a sermon SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 24:1-12 – “Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Faithful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To encourage the church family to live in constant joy, gratitude, and trust in God, even amidst the chaos of the world.

Good morning, Church Family! I'm glad we're all here today to dive into God's Word together. We're going to unpack a passage that's all about joy, gratitude, and trust - all things we could use a little more of in our lives. You know, the great theologian Karl Barth once said, "To clasp the hands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Topics: Trusting God

Threats From Without - Dangers From Within Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 18, 2005

Do you fear external forces will harm you? You are not alone, but you also don’t need to fear in Jesus. But - perhaps you are not aware of an internal danger that the enemy seeks to use against you.

What do you fear? One website lists the top ten fears among humans: 1-Fear of spiders, 2-Fear of people, 3-Fear of flying, 4-Fear of open spaces, 5-Claustrophobia, 6-Fear of vomiting, 7-Fear of heights, 8-Fear of cancer, 9-Fear of thunder & lightning, 10-Fear of death. The top five fears that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gods Workmanship

Contributed by Craig Smee on Oct 19, 2005

An encouraging, uplifting sermon lifting up acongregation who may have found the going a bit tough;

Feel the excitement? Express excitement. He is hear King of kings and Lord of Lords Read Jerimiah 18:1-6 Read verse 6 again He is working on us – we are His workmanship. ACTIVITY: “Neighbor are you aware that you are Gods workmanship?” Our lives = Gods workmanship. As much as I enjoy ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Faithfulness: Following God During Difficult Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore God's unwavering faithfulness, encourage believers to embody this faithfulness in their own lives, and discuss the blessings that come from living a faithful life.

Good morning, church family! It's wonderful to see all your shining faces today. We're going to dive into a topic that’s near and dear to my heart – God's faithfulness to us, the characteristics of a faithful believer, and the benefits of being faithful. We're going to be hanging out in Hebrews 1 ...read more

Topics: Characteristics, Faithful Believer

Hope

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007

A Encouraging Sermon on HOPE.

“HOPE” Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (a future and a hope.) NKJV Then shall ye call upon Me, and ye shall go and pray unto Me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: *other

God, What Am I Doing In This Pit?

Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 20, 2006

An encouraging message of hope

God, what am I doing in this Pit? Genesis 37: 13-24 Before we get into the main theme of this message, let’s go back a few verses and gather a little background to this story. Joseph was the son of Jacob. Verse 3 says he was the son of his old age. Because he was the son of his old age, he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:13-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deliverance From Uncertainty

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 9, 2001

To lead the people to understand that just as God delivered baby Moses so His almighty power can deliver us from any uncertainty.

Unit 16 – Deliverance From Egypt Lesson 44 – A Baby in a Basket – Exodus 1:1-2:10 Preparation for the Teacher 1.Aim: To lead the people to understand that just as God delivered baby Moses so His almighty power can deliver us from any uncertainty. 2. Explanation of the Aim: God can deliver people ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From The Past

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

The past - you cannot change it. The present - you can give God everything. The future - your future is hidden in your daily routine.

A. INTRODUCTION: PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 "Because I am not perfect and have not attained, I am going to let this one standard guide me. I am willing to forget the things of the past. I am willing to give everything to reach the things of the future, and I am willing to give all my energy to win the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on Aug 27, 2006

We learn from the Children of Israel that it’s in times when we are in our most despair that God wants to teach us something.

It was a great day for the Children of Israel! They affirmed a new covenant with God, recognizing they were embarking on a new life. They were no longer slaves in Egypt. They could be their own nation again. But it would mean some changes. It would mean switching some thinking. It would mean new ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Miles From Home

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Some times we are miles from home…miles from where God wants us to be, maybe even miles from Jesus.

Miles From Home Luke 2:41-52 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Complaint To Confidence

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009

God wants us to be honest and real in our communication with Him. When we are, He can then lead us to the point of confidence in Him.

Communication between people takes place at three levels: the frivolous level, the factual level, and the feeling level. Frivolous communication takes place on the surface with the use of innocuous questions and casual clichés. How are you doing? Looks like it going to rain today. What do you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

From Suffering To Glory Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2023

In 1 Peter 5:10, we find a promise of eternal glory, a reminder that suffering is temporary, and the assurance that God establishes us on a firm foundation.

"From Suffering to Glory" Introduction: Today, we explore the comforting and hopeful words found in 1 Peter 5:10 (NLT), which say, "In his kindness, God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10, Psalm 107:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thankful From The Soul

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 26, 2022

The challenge for us today is to make sure when we thank God for our blessings that it is not flippant, but thankfulness that comes from our very soul.

THANKSGIVING 2022: THANKFUL FROM THE SOUL PSALM 103:1-22 #thanksgiving2022 INTRODUCTION Apparently when I read Psalm 103, my heart likes it. I say I like it because as I sat down to prepare this sermon I noticed, by way of how I save my sermons, that I had already preached a sermon on Psalm 103 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Legalism PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

Understand and appreciate the freedom and love we receive from God's grace, as explained in Paul's letter to the Galatians, rather than complicating it with legalism and rules.

Good morning, Church Family! You know, we have a tendency to complicate things that are simple. We can even turn the beautiful gift of God’s grace into a frustrating set of rules and regulations. But let’s remind ourselves of what Philip Yancey once said: “Grace means there is nothing we can do to ...read more

Topics: Frustration, Freedom